Bracewell

The Edwards Aquifer is the primary source of drinking water for many people in central Texas. The deep caverns of the aquifer are also home to two species of blind catfish.  On this episode of the Bracewell Environmental Law Monitor, host <a href= "https://bracewell.com/people/daniel-j-pope">Daniel Pope</a> is joined by guests <a href= "https://www.swca.com/news/2023/04/swca-elevates-seven-team-members-to-senior-director-roles"> Amanda Glen</a>, senior natural resources technical director at <a href="https://www.swca.com/">SWCA</a>, a global environmental consulting firm, and <a href= "https://bracewell.com/people/ann-d-navaro">Ann Navaro</a>, partner in Bracewell’s <a href= "https://bracewell.com/practices/environment-lands-and-resources">environment, lands and resources</a> practice.  Tune in to hear Daniel, Amanda and Ann discuss two species of blind catfish that live deep in the Edwards Aquifer, underneath the city of San Antonio. The toothless blind catfish and the widemouth blind catfish have been proposed to be listed under the Endangered Species Act, and Amanda and Ann discuss the considerations and potential ramifications of these listings.

Edwards Aquifer Blindcats: A Potentially Endangered Species With Amanda Glen and Ann Navaro

On this episode of the Bracewell Environmental Law Monitor, <a href="https://www.bracewell.com/people/jeffrey-r-holmstead/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jeff Holmstead</a> joins <a href="https://www.bracewell.com/people/daniel-j-pope/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Daniel Pope</a> and <a href="https://www.bracewell.com/people/taylor-m-stuart/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Taylor Stuart </a>to discuss greenhouse gas regulations, the controversial endangerment finding and the future of environmental policy under the second Trump administration. They delve into the origins of the endangerment finding for greenhouse gases and explore its implications and the potential impact of current administration efforts to reconsider it.

Jeff Holmstead, former assistant administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency for Air and Radiation, is one of the nation’s leading climate change lawyers as recognized by Chambers USA (2008-2024). He advises clients dealing with an increasingly complex regulatory, legal and public relations landscape, drawing on his experience in policy development, administrative and legislative advocacy, litigation and strategic communications.

Jeff Holmstead

Partner, Bracewell

Revisiting the Endangerment Finding: The Future of Greenhouse Gas Regulation

Dive into the future of environmental law with Jeff Homestead on the Environmental Law Monitor Podcast as we dissect the contentious debate over the Endangerment Finding and its massive implications for greenhouse gas regulation.

On this episode of the Environmental Law Monitor, <a href="https://www.bracewell.com/people/daniel-j-pope/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Daniel Pope</a> and <a href="https://www.bracewell.com/people/taylor-m-stuart/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Taylor Stuart</a> discuss the shifting landscape under the new Trump administration, comparing regulatory actions and priorities with those of previous administration, and delve into the complexities of NEPA regulations, endangered species and the impact of political changes on environmental legal practice. They explore how these transitions will affect legal practitioners and the energy sector and speculate on what to expect in the coming months.

Explore the Environmental Law Monitor podcast with Daniel Pope and Taylor Stuart as they discuss environmental law, policy, NEPA regulations and the shift in administration's impact on energy and environmental legal practice. Stay updated on key legal trends and insights.

Navigating the Shifts in Environmental Policy and Law Under the Trump Administration

Navigating the Shifts in Environmental Policy and Law Under the New Administration

Dive into the latest on environmental law with Bracewell's Daniel Pope andTaylor Stuart. Unpack the Biden-Trump policy shifts, NEPA changes, and what's next for energy and legal fields. Click to listen.

On this episode of the Environmental Law Monitor, Daniel Pope, Taylor Stuart, Kevin Ewing and Ann Navaro discuss the shift in National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulation and break down the recent decision in Marin Audubon Society v. the FAA. They discuss implications of the DC Circuit ruling for federal agencies and what it means for the future of environmental and natural resources law and policy.

Kevin Ewing helps clients with federal natural resources law and policy. He advises chiefly energy and infrastructure companies pursuing development projects, federal authorizations, or changes in agency policy, and in responding to federal enforcement and incident investigations.  Kevin’s work extends to many statutes, including the major pollution control statutes, NEPA, NHPA, the Natural Gas Act, the Pipeline Safety laws, and federal laws governing urban parks, such as LWCFA and UPARR.

Kevin Ewing

Partner

Ann is a partner in Bracewell’s Washington, DC office. She advises on and litigates under the federal laws and policies governing natural resources and the environment. After more than 25 years as a top litigator and policy adviser to the federal government, Ann brings exceptional insight and acumen to clients seeking to build infrastructure, produce valuable natural resources, or improve government policies and programs affecting their businesses.

Ann Navaro

Bracewell's Taylor Stuart, Kevin Ewing, and Ann Navaro discuss discuss the shift in National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulation and break down the recent decision in Marin Audubon Society vs. the FAA.

Unpacking the NEPA Ruling: Marin Audubon Society v. the FAA

A conversation with Scott Churbock of Montrose Environmental Group on emerging technologies and regulatory developments surrounding PFAS.

Scott Churbock is Senior Vice President of Enterprise Risk and Regulatory Affairs at Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. Mr. Churbock brings 25 years of organizational management experience to the Company, with expertise in environmental compliance, sustainability, and occupational health and safety.  Mr. Churbock’s accomplishments include the implementation of ISO-based EHS management systems that led to multi-million dollar regulatory and loss prevention savings as well as injury reduction rates of more than 75% in his last two positions. Programs under his direction have received multiple leadership and excellence awards from the National Safety Council, representing top 5% performance in the industry. 

Scott Churbock

Senior Vice President of Enterprise Risk and Regulatory Affairs, Montrose Environmental Group

Steven Cook advises clients on matters involving environmental and natural resources law and policy. Prior to joining Bracewell, Steven served as Deputy Assistant Administrator at the Office of Land and Emergency Management (OLEM) of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 

Steven Cook

Of Counsel

Explore the complex world of PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) on this episode of The Environmental Law Monitor. 

Getting Practical With PFAS: Navigating the Challenges of Forever Chemicals

Join Daniel Pope and Steven Cook on the Environmental Law Monitor as they dive into the complex world of PFAS with Scott Churbock of Montrose Environmental Group. Discover emerging technologies and regulatory developments surrounding "forever chemicals". 

Dive into the seismic shift in environmental law as the Supreme Court overturns Chevron deference in Loper Bright Enterprises vs. Raimondo. Host Daniel Pope, alongside experts Jeff Holmstead and Brittany Pemberton, dissects the implications of this landmark decision for regulatory practices and the future of agency policymaking. Unravel the complexities of this pivotal moment in legal history with insights from those at the heart of environmental regulation. Don't miss this thought-provoking analysis — visit casted.us for more insightful episodes.

Jeff Holmstead, former assistant administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency for Air and Radiation, is one of the nation’s leading climate change lawyers as recognized by Chambers USA (2008-2023) and heads the Environmental Strategies Group at Bracewell. Under Jeff’s leadership, they work together on a daily basis to advise and defend companies and business groups confronting major environmental and energy-development challenges, both domestically and globally.

Brittany is an environment and natural resources partner in Bracewell’s Washington, DC office. She advises energy, oil and gas, and industrial clients in environmental regulatory compliance and enforcement matters, including handling stationary source enforcement and compliance matters under the Clean Air Act (CAA) before the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state agencies.

Brittany Pemberton

Explore the pivotal Supreme Court decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo with Daniel Pope, Jeff Holmstead and Brittany Pemberton on the Environmental Law Monitor. Unpack the end of Chevron deference and its impact on agency policymaking and environmental law.

The Future is Loper Bright

Explore the Supreme Court's monumental decision in Loper Bright Enterprises vs. Raimondo, overturning Chevron deference, with Daniel Pope, Jeff Holmstead and Brittany Pemberton on the Environmental Law Monitor. Dive into the future of regulatory policymaking and compliance.

Judicial clerkships can be invaluable experiences for environmental attorneys. So, how can a judicial clerkship add value to the environmental lawyer’s practice and career, and what are some considerations to keep in mind when looking for a judicial clerkship? This episode answers these common questions and more.&nbsp;On this episode of the Bracewell Environmental Law Monitor, host&nbsp;<a href="https://bracewell.com/people/taylor-m-stuart" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Taylor Stuart</a>&nbsp;is joined by guests&nbsp;<a href="https://bracewell.com/people/jeff-oldham" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jeff Oldham</a>, a partner in Bracewell’s&nbsp;<a href="https://bracewell.com/practices/litigation" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">litigation and appellate litigation</a>&nbsp;practices with an emphasis on&nbsp;<a href="https://bracewell.com/industries/energy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">energy</a>&nbsp;and complex commercial litigation, and&nbsp;<a href="https://bracewell.com/people/anouk-nouet" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Anouk Nouet</a>, an associate in the firm’s&nbsp;<a href="https://bracewell.com/practices/environment-lands-and-resources" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">environment, lands and resources</a>&nbsp;practice. Join Taylor, Jeff and Anouk as they talk about their own experiences as law clerks, the value of clerking for a career as an environmental lawyer, insights into applying to judicial clerkships and advice on choosing the right clerkship.&nbsp;

Jeff Oldham is a partner in the litigation and appellate litigation practices at Bracewell. He is an experienced appellate attorney who has presented oral argument in the US Supreme Court, Texas Supreme Court, federal appellate courts nationwide and state courts of appeals throughout Texas. A former US Supreme Court clerk, Jeff is a board-certified appellate specialist who has handled high-stakes appeals in a wide variety of subject matter areas, with a particular emphasis on energy and complex commercial litigation. He also regularly works with trial counsel to formulate pretrial and trial strategy, write dispositive motions, prepare jury charges, preserve error at trial and handle post-trial proceedings.

Jeff previously served as a law clerk to Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist of the US Supreme Court and to Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson of the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. 

Jeff Oldham

Partner, Litigation

Anouk Nouet is an associate in the environment, lands and resources practice at Bracewell, where she advises clients on litigation, enforcement and project development matters involving environmental and natural resources law and policy.

Prior to joining Bracewell, Anouk served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Karoline Mehalchick of the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

Anouk Nouet

Associate, Environment, Lands and Resources

To Clerk or Not to Clerk With Jeff Oldham and Anouk Nouet

Bracewell Environmental Law Monitor

Hosted by Daniel Pope and Taylor Stuart, the Environmental Law Monitor is a place for thoughtful conversations ranging from the latest developments to perennial topics like litigation, enforcement and compliance assurance

Edwards Aquifer Blindcats: A Potentially Endangered Species With Amanda Glen and Ann Navaro

DESCRIPTION

Today's Host

Daniel J. Pope

Taylor M. Stuart

Recent Episodes